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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

THE presence OF strong temperance
lobby is daily being felt at Bismarck in
the growing sentiment OF the members to
pass some kind OF temperance bill. Local
option has the most advocates, although
number are so radical as to favor, openly,
prohibition. This sentiment, it is said, is
not the Individual opinion Of a majority
in tho council, but outside pressure is
being steadily brought to bear to force
the council to concur in the house bill al
ready passed. 1t is believed that many
members are not yet prepared to do this,
but are afraid OF their temperance con-
stituents, and linger uncertain which
course to take. There appears to be as
yet but little attention paid to the mat
ter by saloon men, and those interested
in defeating the measure. The time for
their action is short, as is remarked by
the special from Bismarck, in The Alert
this morning. There is chance for the
bill to be amended and killed by getting
it run in with the division bill. A num-
ber OF brewery representatives from
Fargo, Milwaukee and Bismarck arrived
Yesterday to look after their side Of the
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Killed By Waves.

New YORK, Feb. 16.-The Guion steam
ship Arizona, which arrived from Liver
pool late Tuesday evening, lost two Of
her seamen and had several others Sc
riously injured during the voyage She
left Liverpool January %, and had ex-
perienced very stormy weather shortly
after sailing. On the 23d severe storm
arose, the wind blowing with hurricane
force and tremendous sea raging. The
steamer was tossed and beaten about in
dangerous manner, and one OF the boats
was forced from its fastenings. The crew,
in charge OF an officer, was engaged in
replacing it and making it secure when q
heavy sea struck William Roberts, a sea-
man, killing him instantly. William Ha-
zel, another seaman, was SO seriously IN
lured by the same wave, that he died a
few days afterwards. Seven other sal
lors were also injured. but not seriously.
Shortly afterwards the weather calmed,
and no further trouble was experienced
until the 31st, when another huge wave
swept over the vessel badly iniuring sew
oral others Of the sailors. The Arizona car
ried seventy-three cabin and one hundred
and fifty-seven steerage passengers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Eds Place.

"Ed Watson's Place" is q well known
resort in Fargo and Ed the genial presi-
ding genius, has worked out his success
in truly deserving way. His place is on
Northern Pacific avenue, and is hand
some thing in the way of a saloon. The
room is nicely carpeted, the side walls, as
high as the wainscoting, are padded and
covered with scarlet plush. The interior
is unique and attractive in every way.
But the most novel characteristic of "Eds
Place. is Ed himself, who for fifteen
long years has been a generous, hard
drinker, losing every lucrative position
and several fine saloons, but always a
friend of every unfortunate who applied:
He sawed whisky Off short, himself, and
without Nickel ten months ago started,
on credit, for himself. He now owns the
the whole establishment, and looks and
feels like he was proud OF the record,
under the circumstances, and The Alert
thinks he ought to be.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Constitution Of the Law and Order
Society.

ARTICLE NAME.
The name of this society shall be the
Law and Order Society Of Jamestown.
ARTICLE 11.-oBJECT.
The object of this society shall be the
eradication OF intemperance and other
immoralities in our midst.
ARTICLE 11I.-wAYs AND MEANS.
The methods to be pursued in securing
the objects of this society shall be de-
terinined upon bya thirds vote of the
members present at any general meeting.
ARTICLE Iv.--oFFICERs.
The officers Of this society shall be q
president, one vice president, secretary,
who, also, shall act as treasurer. Each 10
perform the duties usually incumbent
upon such officers.
ARTICLE v.-MElIBERsHIP.
Any person may become member of
of this society by two-thirds vote Of tie
members present at any general meeting
thereof, and by signing this constitution.
ARTICLE vI.-EXPENsEs.
The expenses of this society shall at
all times be met by voluntary contribu-
tions.
ARTICLE vII-MEETINGS.
The time of general meetings shall be
determined upon by the society from
time to time.
Special meetings may be called by the
president, at the request Of two or more
members, by notifying the members at
least twenty-four hours prior to such
meeting.
ARTICLE vIII.-oFFICEE' TERM.
The officers of this society shall hold
office for three months, or until their sue
cessors are chosen.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Buchanan N otes.

As spring approaches farmers are be-
ginning to agitate the seed wheat ques-;
ton.
Roads are now quite good. Teams
can make the round trip from this place
to jamestown in one day.
Oliver Bennett reports having killed
three deer and several antelope in the
hills this winter.
W. S. Britt returned to his boarding
place last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Jones returned home last
Monday, from jamestown, where she has
been visiting friends.
W. s. Dodds and family were enter
tanned last Tuesday by Mr.. T. ]. Jones.
Some of the boys from this line who
have been to work on the J. r. Y. r. R,
are ret1lrning,-like the prodigal son they
report having hard time and not much
to eat.
Mr.. Ed Truesdell, we are informe d.
will return in the spring to farm his, and
his brothers place one mile north Of the
station. Snow BIRD.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

FROM the excellent report OF the rail
way and warehouse commissioners, lately
published, it is seen that in a comparison
of freight rates between the different
states and Dakota only one state has
lower rate, for the distance hauled, than
the rate charged in this territory. This
will naturally be something OF surprise
to many who have been accustomed to
speak of the "exorbitant rates charged
by the Northern Pacific" and other Da-
kota roads. Compiling from the report
above named, it is learned that the
freight charges from jamestown to Du-
luth and Minneapolis on wheat are "a
cents per hundred. The charges for haul
ing wheat in other states for the same
distance are as follows: Nebraska, IS cents;
Missouri, 24H cents; Wisconsin, 351a
cents; Illinois, 17.15 cents; Iowa, 70
cents; Kansas, 3S cents, and Minnesota,
"a cents.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
The Light Guards Ball.

The second annual ball Of the James,
town Light Guards, which will be held
the evening oftho 22nd is going to be a
great success, in the way OF a reception
and dance. Programs for the same have
been prepared, and very handsome SOU
venirs Of the occasion will they be. Dur
ing the first part of the evening an in
ter1nission will be given, and the prize
drill by the company for the citizens
medal given. The committees are: Re
coption: Col. E. s. Miller. Capt. W. FL.
Ford, Capt. b. NJ. Hicks, Lieut.. E. J.
Schwellenbach and Lieut.. Jacob Lail1.
The floor managers are Se7sent Chas \.
Klaus, Serg. E. s. Calkins, Serg. Frank
Eddy, Serg. ?. Garrigan, Tony Klaus,
Orrin Churchill, J. A. Frye and r. c.
ThcrOld
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

GEORGE RorF, who is widely known as
a newspaper correspondent OF first class
ability, is constantly writing to his east
ern papers good words for Dakota.
"Lennox" besides being an interesting
and instructive writer has tho good sense
and better Judgment to make his state
ments, his arguments and conclusions
conform always to the truth. He calls a
spade a spade and gives both sides Of the
picture. There is enough good about
this territory as regards climate, soil and
a country. to live in, without exaggerating
or coloring, for any purpose. Mr.. Rolf
has set an example in this respect and
his well-known efforts cannot help but
bear fruit. Mr.. Rolf has lately been ap-
pointed to write up points OF interest and
the new towns along the Chicago Mil
waulxee & st. Paul railroad, and will do
the work thoroughly and well.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROSE, of this coun-
ty has been watching the hearing OF the
Cass county tax title certificate case at
the supreme court, where it was argued
Saturday, by Attorney Pollock Of that
county. The case is one Of great import
ance, and is SO recognized by all the
judges They have taken tho matter I'M
der advisement, and may not announce
their decision until May next There is
a possibility however of an earlier de-
cision. The impression seems to prevail
among the attorneys that counties are
liable and will be required to refund
with ten per cent interest, but the ques-
tion of the thirty per cent penalty, it is
thought, will be unfavorably considered
by the court, and it is said that is about
the only legal point left in the case.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

CONCERNING the interstate commerce
bill, the widespread influence and impor-
tance of which is already beginnining to
unsettle matters in the east the
Argus says: Captains of steamers
at Bismarck and other places
along the river expect to be very busy in
the spring. They state that if the inter-
state commerce bill passes, railroads will
be compelled to increase their freight
rates to all points on the Missouri river,
and won't be able to lower them in sum-
mer and raise them in winter, and thus
the boats will get all the traffic they can
care for at paying rates. This will also
remove any advantage which river towns
may have been believed to have possessed
over inland ones.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Supreme Court.

Decision was rendered in the supreme
court at Bismarck, yesterday, in the case
OF Sarles & Durstine VS. Sharlow ct al, in
which the decision Of the lower court was
reversed, the verdict therein being for
the plaintiffs. This is legal victory for
Attorney John S. Watson, who carried
the case through. The points involved
were unusually complicated.
White & Hewit's Barnes county school
district case was held for re-argument, to-
aether with another containing similar
points, for the May term. In most OF
the court cases, the decisions Of the lower
courts have been reversed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
The Snow Question AGAIN.

The vast drifts and piles of snow in
front OF the Fifth avenue business houses
are already causing little anxiety among
the merchants, who fear that when the
thaw comes their cellars viii be trans
formed into cisterns and reservoirs. The
fact that the street is az high Il not high
er than the sidewalks and there being no
effectual drainage would seem to give
some cause for the fear. One merchant
suggested that the city ought to haul the
snow away. It would seem, however,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

College Notel,

Mr.. J.. A. Reed, of the Fresh "a
has lately taken charge OF tssss ..ss
Campus, as business manager.
is an excellent young man, an ss:.fsa
his best to further the interest
Campus, with the assistance OF his II
mate, Robert Gardner, and Prof tssss:sl
his work ought to prove successful ss
The verdict Of the students OF Janss.a
town college, is that their progress has
been more rapid and their work more
thorough than they ever anticipated It
would be.
The spring term of the college opens
March 29th. We learn that students
from distance are already beginning to-
inquire for rooms and board
A boarding club is talked Of for n4xt
term.
Prof. Grove is endeavoring to make ar
rangements with the authorities OF the
Northern Pacific railroad, to get reduced
rates of travel for students that come
from distance. This is a good scheme,
and he no doubt will succeed IN obtain
ing such rates.
The entertainment to be. given in the
Opera rink on next Monddy eve. for the
benefit of the college, viii be splendid il
every way. Let every body come and
hear the boys crate and the singers
sing.
Bert Proctor, Fred Lyon, Miss Sharp
and Miss Winslow have invented 2 new
kind of toboggan slide. They have 2
wicket fence for back stop, and mid
way station on the bluff at which to let
the ladies off. The first experiment
proved rather disastrous to Bert's coat
tail.
The students are working hard to give
the people a good performance On the I
evening of the Dist. X.ss
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
TRIBUNE TIPS.

BY the way, will Representative Dodds,
the popular and patient member from
Nelson county, give the readers of the
Tribune information as to the where
abouts OF one pine annihilator named
Standish? When last seen, Mr.. Standlsh
was casting loony glance at the eastern
horizon, and it is believed that he is lost,
strayed or stolen in that direction. We
ask Mr. Dodds. for this information be-
cause Mr.. Standish is one OF his constitu-
ents, and because Denny Hannitin is
ready to introduce his bill changing
grounding day from Feb. lst to ) uly
4th. Denny says he will not introduce
his bill until the Standish pine land bill
is ready, so that the two important meas
ures may have as even start.
It is understood that Senator Grigsby's
absence from the senate chamber yester-
day is accounted for by the fact that he
was working under "call OF the house
during all Of the night previous. Whether
the house called him on two pairs or
flush is not known, but Judging from the
fact that the tall and guiless Jud La
moure was in the chair, the motion to ad-
1Ourn WIS uOG G1llSlIdlLSSl ltlitil ail pAiIS
before the house had been passed upon.
It is fact worthy OF comment that the
special car OF Assistant General Manager
Odell and Attorney Remington, Of the
Farmers Alliance came into the city neck
and neck yesterday. 1t is evident that
Mr.. Remington is out with blankets and
camped on the trail OF the railroads for
the winter.
Washington's birthday is the occasion
OF the annual ball Of the Pioneer Hose
company No. l, and its committees are
attending to every detail OF preparation
that will make it a red letter day OF the
year. A programme of twenty-four num-
bers has been carefully selected and Pro
fessor Atcherson's full orchestra will
furnish the music. The plan OF the grand
march is to have it led by Governor
Church, preceding Ex-Governor Pierce;
then will follow in order, territorial Of
fcers, legislators, members OF the press,
mayor, city council chief engineer, fire
department companies and citizens. The
grand march will begin promptly OF $50
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
The prospect for the farmers, needing

TIE prospect for the farmers, needing
seed wheat and unable to procure it by
means of their own, in having territorial
assistance in the matter, is very bright in
deed. The council, after long debate
in which much ignorance of the motives
of the Northern Pacific in granting its
supply of one hundred thousand dollars
worth of seed appeared, passed the bill,
and the house will undoubtedly concur.
Now if the elevator companies will lend
their ample aid in the matter, the western
part of Dakota will in all likelihood grow
tremendous crop of number one hard
wheat this year.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

The pardon Wednesday afternoon, OF
Thomas Magill, by acting governor, Nc
Cormack was expected by few friends
and will give a great deal of satisfaction
to the many friends of both Col. Magill
and Tom. It was highly proper and
just use Of HE governors power, and one
of the official acts of his brief term that
sits gracefully on record. It is under
stood that Mr.. Magill will close up the
books Of the penitentiary, OF which he has
had charge, and in few days, once more
enter the world, where he will be cordial
ly greeted by all his old friends and ac-
quaintances.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

PRESIDENT JOHN RUSSELL, of Valley
City, is making a short, sharp and dec1-
sive canvass for place on the railroad
and warehouse commission. Mr.. Russell
is man who knows the actual needs OF
the settlers of Dakota, and is fair repre-
sentative of capital equally. His appoint
ment would be credit to Governor
Church's discrimination and fitting re-
ward for the fidelity and long party sup
port of Mr.. Russell, who is democrat
from away back
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Curious Electro Shock.

CHICAGO, IL, Feb. 16.-Just before the
close OF the performance at the Peoples
theater, last night, several pedestrians
passing along in front OF the theatre were
seen to stagger wildly, as il under the IN
fuence of q sudden fit, while two or thres
gave vent to yelis and screams OF terror.
Quite number of loiterers in the en-
trance to the theatre. including large
delegation of Central Station detectives,
rushed out to see what was the matter,
and fell over ono another in cOnfuGiOn
when each received 6 ssllssek from the s
eealed battery. On investigation + ~
found that the electric light wire1 con-
nected with the arc lights used in front
OF the theatre had accidentally come IN
contact with the iron frame work Of the
sidewalk.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

MIKE KELLEY, said to be the champion
all round ball player Of the world, has
been secured by the Boston club at sal
ary of $4,000 per year, the limit allowed
by the league In order to arrange for the
rest of his salary, three thousand were
paid Mike for his picture to 60 in the
clubs album. Besides Kelley's salary,
the Chicago club, which had a seasons
contract with him, was paid $4,000 for
his release. Mr., Kelley comes high, but
they must have him.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
E-3rEariug the Snow.

Assistant General Manager Odell came
in from tho west last evening and re-
NAMED over night in his private car. He
is on trip Of inspection OF the tremend-
Gus snowbanks that are piling up the
company's expense bills SO high, this
winter. Notwithstanding every obstacle,
the Northern Pacific has kept its road
open more than any OF the south Dakota
roads, which have been blocked for days
at time. Tho statement is made that
it has cost the Northern Pacific over
3400.OG0 to buck snow on their main line
and branches so far this winter. People
living along the roadshouldc consider this,
and give due credit therefor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
To Sottls Near Jamestown.

P.B. Groat' OF St. Paul, immigration
agent of the Northern Pacific railroad, is
in the city. He says inquiries regarding
Dakota, it's lands and resources have
been made in much larger numbers than
last year, and he thinks much larger
per cent OF them than usual are from per-
sons whose desire for the knowledge is
for q genuine purpose OF settlement He
thinks it definitely certain that colony
from Vermont will settle near Dickinson
in a few months now. Other colonies are
pretty sure to settle near Jamestown and
in EmmCns county.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
Col. Steele's Patents.

The St. Paul Dispatch has published
the articles of incorporation Of The North
western Smoke Consuming and manu-
featuring company. The amount OF the
capital stock is placed at $3.50, 1000, and
prominent among the incorporators and
directors are Wilbur f. Steele, of Dako-
ta, Dennis Ryan. of ST. Paul and Samuel
D. Sturgis, of the United States army.
1t is understood that this company is for
the introduction and manufacture OF
goods made under the patents held by
Col. Steele.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

+. AMONG the passengers enroute to Bis
marck who were snow bound here yes
terday, were Judge West of the railroad
and warehouse commission, and Hon. }.
A. Ward, of Sioux Falls. The latter, it is
reported, has been selected for territorial
treasurer. He is very genial gentle
man, and if the funds OF the territory are
entrusted to his keeping, parties who
have business at the bank will not regret
the appointment-if plenty Of good signs
20 for anything.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

AGAIN the telegraph announces that
charges have been repeated against
Judge Francis, at Washington, and again
the telegraph says that the president re-
fuses to interfere. Judge Francis bears a
charmed life with the administration,
and his enemies after while may get
this fact through their understandings.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

SOME one-may be the active Captain
Flint-has fixed it up with Commissioner
of immigration Dunlap to have the
county seat of Eddy county appear on
Mr.. Dunlap's now map as at Tiffany in
stead OF New Rockford, which is yet the
peaceful seat of government for that
county. The New Rockford Transcript
uses to explain that the new map is way
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
4 no. ! Firm.

Bush & Curtin, late OF Jamestown,
who number among their acqaaintances
hosts of friends throughout this section
of the country, are reported doing
thriving business in Minneapolis where
they buy and sell grain and produce on
commission. Their advertisement ap-
pears else where in The Alert.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

GOVERNMENT red tape is strikingly no.
ticed in the printed posters calling for
sealed bids, for flag staff to be used at
Fort Totten. If the pole had to be bought
at the lowest price, give some newspaper
chance to call attention to the matter
in due and proper style.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

The Yankton Herald, witnessing the
probable departure of the supreme court
from that place to Mitchell, says it never
cared much about the supreme court any
hoW-neyer amounted to much.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

wings never grow weary, left for Winni-
peg at the close Of the carnival to 'kill''
the town. There were doubts expressed
grave doubts from old timers-of bis
ability, but The Alert has faith and hopes
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

The Huron papers are devoting great
deal of space to the tremendous snow
storms that have blockaded all OF the
roads and make the prospect for the fu-
ture narrowing, indeed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17
"The Citizen on Trial."

An original temperance drama has been
prepared by Rev. J. H. Hartman, which
will probably be presented next Sunday
night in the Baptist church. It is said
to be full Of local hits. The following are
the characters:
Judge Franscly, Sheriff Mckeg,
DR.. Duck, Rev3 Mr. Fanfart,
Atty Frybursh, Hon. Mr. Roseboro,
Prof. Dennimore, Leo, the merchant,
Aid. Hixey, Burnley, the blacksmith,
Pat Began, Mr.. Deabigins,
2. Lump, Esq. Pcabinson 4 Co..
Gay, Zallinger s Co., Barney Drisdorn & Co..
Mr.. Winshigh
Voice. from Spritwood Eld:idge, psilanti,
etc.
Voices from Hadcs and elsewhere.
The title OF tho drama is "TEE CITIZEN
ON TRIAL."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-02-17

New ROCKFORD is to have another grist
mill in the spring, and general turning
over of "cross road politicians records"
by the Transcript, the lively weekly of
the county.